Periodontal Treatment in Cumberland IN
It makes sense – keeping your gums healthy is an essential part of protecting your overall dental health. In fact, many studies have shown that the health of your gums is linked to the health of your entire body. People with gum disease (periodontal disease) are more likely to have other health issues as well, including problems during pregnancy, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and even some types of cancer.
Your Gum Health is Important
Every member of the professional team at German Church Road Family Dentistry is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal oral health with gentle, personalized care. Periodontal disease is one of the greatest threats to keeping your teeth healthy and strong, and we want to take every step necessary to make sure it doesn’t take its toll on your oral health.
Stopping gum disease before it can do any further damage is our top priority. Services like dental exams and regular professional cleanings with one of our efficient dental hygienists are necessary to help control and prevent periodontal disease from developing in the first place.
Signs of Gum Disease
One reason that periodontal disease can progress so rapidly is that you may not experience any symptoms. But you may have any one of a number of symptoms and not recognize that they indicate gum disease:
- Gums that bleed during brushing or flossing, or during gentle probing
- Inflamed or swollen gums
- The sensation that your teeth are becoming loose
- Gums that seem to be receding
- Bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth
Treating Gum Disease
Despite your best efforts to maintain proper oral hygiene, sometimes gum disease has a chance to develop and become a serious threat to your oral health. Gum disease can advance quickly, so it is important to treat it as soon as possible.
One of the ways we can address the problem and keep it from getting worse is through a deep cleaning procedure called scaling and root planing. This treatment focuses on removing plaque and tartar that attaches to the surface of your teeth, especially the area below the gumline. Root planing smooths out irregular areas of the root surface, which removes any remaining plaque.
Take Steps Today to Protect Your Gum Health
Preventive dental visits are easy and take only a few hours of your time every year. We hope that you can see how being proactive with your oral health can save you the time and expense of complicated dental issues.
If you are overdue for a dental cleaning or are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, please call our Indianapolis dental office to arrange an appointment. Together we can work to protect your oral health by keeping your mouth disease-free.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Dane Uhl DMD
Owner
Dr. Dane Uhl grew up and currently lives in New Palestine, Indiana. He completed his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology at Ball State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2006. He then attended Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2010.
Following dental school, Dr. Uhl was accepted into a highly competitive post-graduate program at the Indianapolis Veteran’s Hospital. As a dental resident, Dr. Uhl received advanced training and experience in a wide scope of dental procedures, including working ...
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